Accounts Senior / Bookkeeper - Kirkby Stephen

Heidi Wright Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Kirkby Stephen is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper. The role offers flexible hours, diverse responsibilities such as payroll processing and VAT returns, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in account preparation and proficiency with accounting software. This position provides opportunities for client interaction and a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Nest Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts preparation and personal tax.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in general accounting / bookkeeping / payroll.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, with a friendly and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing, VAT returns, bookkeeping, preparing company accounts.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with valued clients.
• Occasional client site visits and training.

Skills

Experience in accounts preparation

Proficiency with accounting software

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Sage

Digita

Iris

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding accounts role with a supportive, close-knit team? This is an office based role with a firm of Chartered Accountants, located in the heart of Kirkby Stephen, seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper to join their friendly team.

Key Role Highlights

• Flexible Hours: Ideally 30-37.5 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
• Diverse Responsibilities: Includes payroll processing, VAT returns, bookkeeping, preparing company accounts to review stage and personal tax returns.
• Client-Focused Environment: Build and maintain trusted relationships with valued clients.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in accounts preparation and personal tax. - desirable. Alternatively, people with a minimum of 2 years' experience in general accounting / Book keeping / Payroll should apply.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero / Quickbooks / Sage / Digita / Iris - desirable.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.

Salary and Benefits

Salary region £28,000 - £32,000 FTE + Nest Pension Scheme + other benefits

Flexible working hours, full or part days to suit.

Why Join Us

Work in a welcoming environment that values your expertise and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to client success. Office based role with occasional client site visits and training. Flexible working hours (start finish times between 08:00 - 18:00 to suit post holder).

Apply Today

If you're looking for a flexible role that offers a variety of responsibilities in a supportive setting, we'd love to hear from you.